Emergency Medical Technician, PRN

CenExel•Gaithersburg, MD

1d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

About Us: Each of CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success. Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full time employees after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k. Job Summary: Under moderate supervision, the EMT I is responsible for 24-hour medical monitoring and supervision of study participants; responsible for timely completion of deliverables to meet the needs of the study sponsor, principal investigator and department administration; direct supervision of Patient Care Technicians on the inpatient unit. Compensation : $20-24/h. depending on education, experience, and skillset. Schedule : As needed Friday nights and weekends.

Requirements

Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of a state-approved Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) course that meets or exceeds the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards.
Experience performing EEG tests.
Ability to maintain study participant confidentiality.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and written.
Attention to detail.
Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.
On site work arrangement.

Responsibilities

Provides supervision of assigned staff to ensure patient safety.
Ensures all team duties have been completed to company and sponsor/protocol-specific guidelines, including, but not limited to: chart documentation, meal compliance, shift report completion, etc.
Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements.
Ensures all patient rooms are checked daily for cleanliness and safety.
Administers medication per protocol and medical standards.
Provides general nursing care to study participants as necessary; including, but not limited to: monitoring of vitals, blood sugar, etc.
Performs EEG tests according to protocol and medical requirements and collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate diagnostic evaluations.
Observes and monitors the physical and mental status of study participants throughout shift.
Assures proper documentation is in each study participant’s record.
Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting.
Ensures all delegated responsibilities are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Identifies potential crisis situations; intervenes in a calm, professional manner.
Completes all required forms for admissions and discharges.
Maintains confidentiality for study participants at all times.
Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrates practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and infection control.
Utilizes universal precautions in any potential contact with study participant body fluids or used participant supplies that may be contaminated with participant body fluids.
Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.